The Smart Marty Sky Dispatch
Men posing as fans attack Maha businessman near Baramati airport
A businessman, Rana Suryavanshi, was injured after being attacked by two individuals near Baramati airport in Pune district on Sunday evening. The attackers, posing as fans, assaulted him, leading to his hospitalisation. The incident has drawn criticism regarding the state's law and order situation from NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule.
Two individuals on a scooter attacked Rana Suryavanshi, a local businessman, near Baramati airport on Sunday evening, according to police reports. The attackers professed to be fans and approached him under the pretense of presenting a bouquet, the SDPO said.
Suryavanshi sustained injuries in the attack and was transported to a Pune hospital for treatment, where he is under observation. The hospital indicated that a medical team is closely monitoring his condition and will decide on the appropriate course of treatment after evaluation.
The incident occurred around 7:30 pm near Baramati airport, with Suryavanshi accompanied by his private bodyguard at the time, police noted. Investigators have not yet confirmed reports of gunfire.
Reaction from political figures followed, with Supriya Sule of the NCP-SP criticizing the incident and urging action on law and order in Pune district. She called for attackers to be arrested and for measures to enhance citizen safety.
Authorities have stated that investigations are ongoing and have not confirmed any firing at this time. The event marks another high-profile security concern in the state reported on Sunday evening.